Dental News Blog
Dry Mouth? 5 Things You Need to Do!
Dry mouth can not only cause discomfort it can lead to other issues in your mouth such as cavities, infections, and other issues. If you are experiencing prolonged dry mouth it is important to speak with your dentist to find the underlying cause so it can be treated...
Do I Need A Night Guard?
Are you waking up with a sore jaw or a headache? Does your partner wake you up complaining that you’ve been grinding your teeth? Do your chompers hurt after a night of rest? If so, you’re probably experiencing bruxism - a condition that’s not only painful but can be...
The Best Toothpastes For Your Family
We all have different needs when it comes to our oral health, finding the right toothpaste for everyone in your family can be hard to do. Each person has different needs about what they need their toothpaste to do. We are here to help you break down the best types for...
Topical Fluoride Treatment For Your Child?
Fluoride: it’s a hot topic in the dental industry. A mineral found naturally in the bones and teeth, fluoride strengthens the teeth and works to prevent cavities. As such, many communities around the US add small quantities of fluoride to county drinking water in a...
Chipped Tooth? What To Do!
Anytime a dental emergency happens it can be scary and not knowing what to do can make the moment worse. When smaller emergencies like a chipped tooth happen it is important to know what to do to better the chances of a good outcome, there are few steps to take once a...
10 Bad Foods for Your Teeth
“You are what you eat.” As it turns out, that adage may be especially true when it comes to your teeth. The front lines of defense when it comes to acids, colors, dyes, and bacteria in our food, our teeth work especially hard during mealtime. Because of this, it makes...
5 of the Best Foods For Your Teeth
Not only can food affect your overall health it can affect your teeth and oral health as well. Maintaining a proper diet can occasionally be difficult and confusing about what is good for you and what is not. We are here to help you find the best food choices to help...
Soda Versus Our Teeth (Spoiler Alert – Teeth Lose!)
Soda: it’s fizzy, sweet, and delicious. Unfortunately, it’s not great for our teeth. While most people know this, to some extent, many would be surprised to learn precisely how damaging soda can be for our oral health. And considering that about 50% of the U.S....
5 Reasons to Floss Daily
Flossing your teeth can seem like a pain, if you are already brushing why should you need to floss? Flossing is incredibly beneficial to your health and helps clean your teeth, brushing alone can’t get your teeth clean enough and rid your mouth of harmful bacteria....
Can Chewing Gum Really Clean Your Mouth?
It’s one of the sacred cows of dental hygiene: after a meal, you can pop a piece of sugar-free gum into your mouth to scrub your teeth of food remnants and beat bad breath. And it’s no wonder we hop on this train so quickly: chewing gum is an American staple. In...
6 Reasons You Need Your Teeth Cleaned 2x a Year
We all know getting your teeth cleaned and taken care of is important, many people still neglect to get their teeth cleaned twice a year. Regular teeth cleaning and checkups are not only good for your mouth but your overall health, there are several benefits of having...
5 Ways Your Dental Health Affects You
Dental health: it’s about much more than white teeth and good breath. While it’s true that oral and dental hygiene can help you prevent bad breath and other mouth-related disorders, it goes much, much deeper than that. In fact, the health of our mouths has a...